The OCD Stories

In episode 191 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Dr Josh Spitalnick. Josh is a licensed psychologist, owner and clinical director at the Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta, an outpatient clinic. Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-josh-spitalnick-health-anxiety

In episode 190 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with James Hervey who has kindly agreed to share his story with us. Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-james-hervey

In episode 189 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Mara Wilson. Mara is an actor who was in films such as Matilda and Mrs Doubtfire, she is also a writer, and OCD advocate. Hope it helps.  Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/mara-wilsons-ocd-story

In episode 188 of The OCD Stories podcast I chat with Dr Michelle Witkin. Michelle is a licensed psychologist who specialises in working with children, teens, and adults with anxiety disorders. She has a special interest in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. We talk about siblings and OCD. Hope it helps.  Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-michelle-witkin-siblings-and-ocd  

In episode 187 of The OCD Stories podcast I share Dr Steven Phillipson audio of his article on "Choice". Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. He writes "In both the treatment of OCD and in living a disciplined life, there is no word more important than "choice." Hope it helps. Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-ph...

In episode 186 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Shmuel Fischler. Shmuel is the owner and lead clinician at CBT Baltimore. We talk about religious themed OCD, and Scrupulosity. Hope it helps.  Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/shmuel-fischler-religious-ocd-and-scrupulosity

In episode 185 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Lily Bailey, in front of an audience at the IOCDF conference in Austin. Lily is a model, OCD advocate and author of the book "Because we are bad: OCD and a girl lost in thought".   Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/lily-bailey-live-from-austin

In episode 184 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Amy Mariaskin. Amy is a licenced clinical psychologist and director at The Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center. We talk about gender identity themed OCD, sometimes referred to as trans OCD or transgender OCD. Hope it helps.  Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-amy-mariaskin-gender-identity-themed-ocd  

In episode 183 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. In this episode Steven talks about magical thinking and thought-action fusion. Hope it helps.  Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-magical-thinking-in-ocd  

In episode 182 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Steven Phillipson. Steven is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD. We talk about two tail spikes in OCD. Hope it helps!  Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-steven-phillipson-two-tail-spikes-in-ocd

In episode 181 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Kimberley Quinlan. Kimberley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who treats people with OCD and related disorders. In this episode we talk about self-love. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/podcast/kimberley-quinlan-lets-talk-about-self-love

In episode 180 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Charles Mansueto. Charles is the founder and director of the Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington. He currently serves on the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board for the IOCDF. Shote notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-charles-mansueto-ocd-treatment

In episode 179 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Dr Lisa Coyne. Lisa is an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and is a senior clinical consultant at the Child and Adolescent OCD Institute at McLean Hospital. Lisa is the founder of the New England Centre for OCD and anxiety. Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/category/podcast/dr-l...

Disclaimer - This podcast is for exploratory purposes only. The Bergen format is still being studied, and the success rate against weekly therapy is yet to be tested. If you are in therapy with a licensed therapist who understands OCD, and is using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) you have the best treatment backed by decades of robust science whether you do that 1 hour a week, or in 3-week...

In episode 177 of The OCD Stories podcast I was at the OCD Action conference in London, and I interviewed anyone who wanted to answer the questions "What's your one bit of advice for those with OCD?" and "What words of hope do you have for those with OCD?". On today's episode I share the answers to the second question. Hope it helps. This episode is sponsored by UNSTUCK: an OCD Kids Movie . Check...

In episode 176 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Max Hawker. Max has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us, and talk about his new book "Rory Hobble and the Voyage to Haligogen" which features  a character with OCD. This episode is sponsored by UNSTUCK: an OCD Kids Movie . Check out the website for information on how to rent the film. And if you are a therapist you can buy the film t...

In episode 175 of The OCD Stories podcast I interviewed Mary Torres. Mary is a licensed mental health counsellor based in south of Seattle where she runs her private practice Cornerstone OCD and anxiety. Hope it helps.  This episode is sponsored by UNSTUCK: an OCD Kids Movie. Check out the website for information on how to rent the film. And if you are a therapist you can buy the film to show to a...

In episode 174 of The OCD Stories podcast I was at the OCD Action conference in London, and I interview anyone who wanted to answer the questions "What's your one bit of advice for those with OCD?" and "What words of hope do you have for those with OCD?". On today's episode I share the answers to the first question. Hope it helps. Today's episode is sponsored by Riley's Wish. To find out more incl...

In episode 173 of The OCD Stories podcast I interview Rose Cartwright. Rose is a writer and author of the book "PURE", which is now a channel 4 comedy-drama series. Rose is also a director over at intrusivethoughts.org, and Madeofmillions.com. Today's episode is sponsored by Riley's Wish. To find out more visit RileysWish.com . Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/rose-cartwright-pure-th...

In episode 172 of The OCD Stories podcast I interview Jayme Valdez. Jayme is the owner of Clearview OCD Counseling, a private psychotherapy practice just outside Boston. Jayme is a licensed mental health counselor and serves on the Board of Directors for OCD Massachusetts and OCD Rhode Island. Jayme is particularly interested in providing inclusive treatment for all persons living with OCD, includ...

In episode 171 of The OCD Stories podcast I interview Mark-Ameen Johnson. Mark has kindly agreed to share his OCD story, and his advocacy work. In this episode I chat with Mark about his OCD story, CBT, scrupulosity, his advocacy in sexual orientation OCD, OCD is OCD, words of hope, and much much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-mark-ameen-johnson

In episode 170 of The OCD Stories podcast I interview Dr Jonathan Hoffman. Jon is a licensed psychologist in the states of Florida, New York, and Utah. He is Clinical Director of the Neurobehavioral Institute (NBI), which he co-founded with Dr. Katia Moritz. Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/dr-jonathan-hoffman-ocd-comorbidities

Disclaimer - This podcast is for exploratory purposes only. The Bergen format is still being studied, and the success rate against weekly therapy is yet to be tested. If you are in therapy with a licensed therapist who understands OCD, and is using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) you have the best treatment backed by decades of robust science whether you do that 1 hour a week, or in 3-week...

In episode 168 of The OCD Stories podcast I interview Karina Dach. Karina is a licensed therapist in Colorado, and Florida. We talk about her therapy story, how she applies exposure therapy in her own life, advice for someone starting ERP, staying consistent with exposure therapy after therapy, dealing with difficult emotions, acknowledging your progress, living with uncertainty, creative exposure...

In episode 167 of The OCD Stories podcast I interview Matt Shoobridge. Matt hosts his own radio show on mental health called 'Mind over matter'. He has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us. Show notes:  https://theocdstories.com/podcast/story-matt-shoobridge This week's episode is sponsored by Huddle.care . To find out more (and get a discount for 2 months) check out huddle.care/ocd